After yet another disappointing playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks are almost certainly going to have to make wholesale changes this summer. That could mean that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally demand a trade and be moved to the highest bidder.
Or at least the team highest on his potential wish list. If the Bucks are forced to trade him, then they will be looking for a massive return for arguably the best player in franchise history.
Fortunately for the Bucks, they will have no shortage of suitors, with just about every NBA team registering interest in Giannis this summer. However, only a handful will actually be realistic landing spots for him, even if he is on his list of potential teams that he is willing to play for next season.
Next up, we will take a look at six potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trades and see which ones are the most realistic and which ones are the most ambitious. First up, we will start with a team that is just one piece away from contending but limited in terms of assets.
6) Miami Heat lands Giannis in hypothetical Bucks deal
After trading Jimmy Butler this season, the Miami Heat are uniquely positioned to trade for a star. They could offer the Bucks Andrew Wiggins, the expiring contract of Terry Rozier, the 22nd pick in this year's draft, and their 2029 and 2031 firsts.
All things considered, that's a decent offer but obviously not the best the Bucks could get for their best player. Nevertheless, Giannis will have a say in where he ends up, and he could want to play in South Beach for a team that has aggressively pursued him for years.
The Heat isn't technically a big market team, but Miami is one of the best NBA cities in the league, and the state of Florida boasts no state income tax. That would allow Giannis to keep far more of his money than playing in Wisconsin.
If he demands to be traded to Miami, then he could take away any leverage that the Bucks have, and that would help the Heat in their pursuit of him. A trio of Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Antetokounmpo would instantly be among the best cores in the NBA. With the Boston Celtics without Jayson Tatum for potentially all of next season, the East would be up for grabs, and that hypothetical team could grab it.